Colorado becomes the 10th state to join California’s ZEV program

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 16, 2019 After a three-day hearing, Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission has decided to approve the adoption of a zero-emissions vehicle mandate. With this landmark decision, Colorado has become the 10th state to join California’s ZEV program, which is expected to improve air quality in the region while pushing …

Tesla Model 3 fever hits South Korea as crowds flock stores to see the ~$26.5k EV

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 15, 2019 The Tesla Model 3 fever appears to have hit South Korea. Just days after the electric car maker opened orders of the electric sedan, large crowds of enthusiasts and potential electric car buyers have started heading to South Korean Tesla stores to check out the disruptive vehicle.  …

Tesla Gigafactory 3 site escapes flooding amid one of China’s worst typhoons

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 13, 2019 This past weekend, Tesla’s Gigafactory 3 in China faced what could very well be its first test of endurance, as the yet-to-be-completed electric car production facility caught the rains and winds of Typhoon Lekima, which made landfall between Taiwan and Shanghai on Saturday morning. As could be …